How To Fix VL198 - Item &: Only &2 &3 from material &4 are available

VL198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Item &: Only &2 &3 from material &4 are available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL198 - Item &: Only &2 &3 from material &4 are available ?

  The SAP error message VL198 indicates that there is an issue with the availability of stock for a specific item in a delivery. The message typically reads: "Item &: Only &2 &3 from material &4 are available," where the placeholders represent specific details about the item, the quantity available, and the material number.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or process a delivery for a quantity of a material that exceeds the available stock. The system checks the stock levels and finds that only a limited quantity is available for the specified material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels for the material in question. Ensure that you are looking at the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Quantity:
  
  If the available stock is less than the quantity you are trying to deliver, you may need to adjust